Comparison of ultrasound guided quadratus lumborum block and ultrasound guided caudal block for pain relief in children undergoing lower abdominal surgeries

A comparative study of ultrasound guided quadratus lumborum block versus ultrasound guided caudal block for pain relief in children (1 6 years) undergoing lower abdominal surgeries - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/085891

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-05-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block: Type Procedure Dosage 0.25% Bupivacaine at 0.5 mL/kg Route Regional QL Plane Single shot administered intraoperatively Total duration for per

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA I and II pediatric patients aged 1 to 6 years undergoing elective infraumbilical surgeries under general anaesthesi

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Coagulopathy, local infection at the site of block, allergy to study drugs, or parental refusal

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postoperative pain intensity will be assessed using the FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) scaleTimepoint: 0 hr, 1 hr, 2 hr, 4 hr, 6 hr, 8 hr, 12 hr postoperatively	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time to first rescue analgesia in hours will be recordedTimepoint: Within 12 hours postoperatively;Postoperative side effects such as nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, tachycardia, and sedation will be monitoredTimepoint: Up to 12 hours postoperatively	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Divya Rana

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and M.Y. Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

drmonikagandhi2911@gmail.com9302105470

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026